It was also Penn State’s Homecoming, with the the 1994 team that finished a perfect 12-0 recognized during the game.

After scoring easily on their opening drive, the Illini (4-1, 1-1) managed just 25 rushing yards the rest of the way.

The Nittany Lions will be without a key linebacker and backup tailback in their primetime meeting vs. Illinois.

Penn State held Illinois scoreless for 3 quarters and forced two turnovers in the fourth quarter to defeat the Illini.

Nick Singleton ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, Kaytron Allen added 94 yards and a score and No. 9 Penn State pulled away ...

Nick Singleton ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, Kaytron Allen added 94 yards and a score and No. 9 Penn State pulled away ...

Nick Singleton ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, Kaytron Allen added 94 yards and a score and Penn State pulled away in the ...

Penn State's ground game and defense stood out in the Nittany Lions' 21-7 win over Illinois on Saturday night at Beaver ...

Penn State’s defense put together its second best performance of the year in front of a rocking crowd Saturday night at ...

Nick Singleton (16 rushes, 94 yards) and Kaytron Allen (18 rushes, 104 yards) each had TDs as the Nittany Lions dominated on ...

Penn State kicks off its Big Ten conference schedule against one of the league's surprise contenders in Illinois ...

Penn State coach James Franklin said the Beaver Stadium fans were "impactful" on the Nittany Lions' 21-7 win over Illinois.